Limb Reduction And The Prosthetic Rehabilitation Process

The loss of a limb is a great loss to a person and would be difficult for anyone to comprehend initially and some never can. It affects all areas of a person’s life from the obvious physical aspect to mentally/emotionally. Apart from losing a limb they must comprehend the reason why they had a limb amputated, for example through disease or trauma (Healio,2002). The humanistic theory, particularly the work of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, has been a great breakthrough within psychology, especially when looking at the emotions, thoughts and behaviour of an amputee. Unlike other psychological theories the humanistic theory aims to look at a person’s feelings and to see life as they see it rather than from the perspective of an observer(Mcleod,2015). According to Roger’s humanistic theory, every person has the built-in drive and ability to be the best that they can be. This means to self-actualise. To achieve self- actualisation a person needs a high self-concept which the theory explains has three main components. These are self-image, self-esteem and ideal self (McLeod, 2014). The loss of a limb affects a person’s self-concept. The loss of a limb may make a person feel no longer attractive and deserving of any forms of attention. As their

I have learned to use my arm and now I can use it to do almost everything for myself. I finished school and have started a computer course. I accepted my disability because the amputation has already been done, so there is no way that I can go away from it. Since this thing happened to me, life has not been easy but I thank God because people love and encourage me (qtd. in Kumar 1).

Many people these days take their health and body for granted. Imagine losing the ability to walk suddenly due to an accident or a disease. This is exactly what had happened to Nancy Mairs, author of the essay “On Being a Cripple.” She herself had lost her ability to walk normally when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis or MS, a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system. Her essay talks about her life and dealing with MS. The purpose of the essay is to show how being crippled affects your life and how to stay positive and deal with it.

A phantom limb can actually be very painful and debilitating to a person and hinder their daily life. Severe pain can also cause the patient to reject the use of a prosthetic limb in place of the amputated one. Sadly most people do not find relief in many of the pain therapy options offered. Often if there was any pain right

Occupational therapy helps to heal a multitude of disabilities; the current high demand for therapists is somewhat due to modern issues, but some have been occurring since the beginning of mankind. Missing a limb is one problem that has occurred for millennium. There is documented evidence that humans have tried to replace a missing appendage since approximately 950 B.C. Throughout time prosthetics have mainly been produced with crude leftover supplies like wood, metal, and leather. More recently, rapid advancements in technology have helped progress the artificial limb from a beam of wood to a robotic arm controlled by the persons own thoughts. To fully understand the accomplishments of today, it is essential to understand the evolution

As a young child, I did not fully grasp why my uncle was confined to a wheelchair. Many years later, my parents informed me that he had an arteriovenous malformation removed from his pons that left him ataxic. With a two-year-old daughter and a son on the way, my uncle was told he might never walk again. When individuals are confronted with a physical or emotional challenge such as this, they may look to others for support in finding inner strength and self-fulfillment in their life. As a future occupational therapist, I look forward to helping individuals finding this inner strength to attain competence and independence in the occupations of life.

By implementing a class into the curriculum at the University of Findlay that focuses on the collaboration of physical and occupational therapy when treating prosthetics students will be better prepared for treating a patient with a prosthetic in the future. This type of class will not only teach the ways to assess and treat a prosthetic patient it will also cover how interacting with the other members of the therapy team can improve the overall rehabilitation process. Thank you for taking your time to read our proposal. We look forward to the possibility of working with you on this

For example, there appeared to be a wealth of research regarding prosthesis use in veterans and athletes, but very limited research revolving around prosthesis use for either the diabetic or the geriatric populations. Additionally, the fact that he is homeless created a rather unique case for us as we knew that he had limited health, financial, and social resources. As there appeared to be no prior research looking into homeless amputees, we had to remember to take his lack of resources into account when reviewing other articles and attempting to apply their findings to our patient’s case. It was also challenging to set goals knowing that we had limited time with him and needed to tailor them to his ultimate desire of “returning to street life.”

Of people who have had body parts amputated, about 80 percent experience some sort of phantom limb sensation. This experience, which can range from severe shooting pain to merely feeling the presence of the absent limb, most often occurs in amputees but sometimes manifests itself in individuals whose limbs have been missing since birth. The sensations patients experience are not necessarily of the same strength, location, or duration from occurrence to occurrence, and the frequency of episodes often fluctuates over time. Especially in the case of amputees, who have lived a significant portion of their lives with the limb in question, it would make sense that there be a psychological element to

Prosthetic limbs have been around for centuries, but what is one thing they all have in common? They have all been a nuisance. In recent years technology of the modern day Prosthesis has ventured to new heights, but they have not perfected an artificial limb yet. With the amount of people in need of prosthetic limbs, the demand for a perfect prosthesis is tremendous. The perfect prosthesis shouldn’t feel or even look like an artificial limb. Prosthetics should go unnoticed throughout the rest of the amputee’s life.

Prognosis for lower limb amputation rehabilitation program, Summary Research by Judith Treby and Eleanor Main, (2007) Children who get a chance to be treated by physical therapy program including bed exercises, transfer practice, mobility (of any form, including wheelchair), upper limb exercises, and stretching, show improvements in their functions and increasing their chances toward a better adult life. Improvement in younger children upper limb amputation with prosthesis more than lower. The PT prognosis for a child with traumatic amputation depends on the age and the severity of amputation. Prognosis in younger children with PFFD shows improvement in the development of a higher level of gross motor skills after 6 months of physical therapy

Take a second, and imagine your life as a teenager, fresh out of college with, aspiring to get a degree in whatever your heart desires. You’ve got lots of ambition and potential. The world is at your fingertips; you can do anything you set your mind to. But one day, tragedy strikes and the unthinkable happens: you lose a limb. Why is not important, but what the future entails is. Let’s say this limb is your right arm, the one you have used all your life to write, eat, type and play the guitar. Now let’s change the scenario a little bit. Instead you’ve lost your legs in a horrific car accident where both were crushed under the weight of the dashboard as your car collided with the 4x4 in front of you. You wake up the next day in the hospital groggy, barely remembering what happened. Shock is the only thing running through your mind the moment you look down to see your legs missing. Your brain thinks they’re still there because yesterday you were just getting out of bed for your morning jog. All that remains are the stubs where your legs used to be and the unbearable thought of being confined to a motorized chair for the rest of your life.

who want limbs that function faster and better. Their demands push the limits of prosthetic

Humans are social beings; living, interacting, and growing with each other. No matter how reserved a person may be they will, at a point, need a helping hand. I seek to help people, even when they might not be able to help themselves. Not only do I feel useful, I also leave a positive mark on their lives, improving their quality of life. I aspire to create a difference for those surrounding me through my interest in prosthetics . I wish to be the best me I can be, while assisting people in gaining back mobility through prosthetics. I strive to become a prosthetist giving back to those who have lost a piece of themselves. My desire to help people continues to be unwavering, even if the future remains uncertain. The prosthetic field allows for

Rehabilitation technology services are utilized to assist clients who need technology to eliminate barriers to employment. The technology is all items that maintain, improve, or enhance the functional capabilities of clients with disability. These services can include mobility aide devices, vehicle modifications, prosthetics, hearing aids, and equipment for the visually impaired. These services are based on the needs of the client and vary. According to research, rehabilitation technology is a significant service for individuals who cope with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and cancer survivors (Chiu, Chan, Bishop, Cardoso, & O’Neil, 2013; Huang, et al., 2013; Strauser et al, 2010). These individuals and other clients utilize the technology to provide the necessary accommodations that they may